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Purvis, Joseph – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Joseph Purvis – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53630115   NAID File Unit: 53630112     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19423944

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 16, 1864

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Enlisted town: Chilada

Residence

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Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 53630115

NAID File Unit: 53630112

Microform: M1994

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